In the first half, filmmaker Dean Alioto spoke about the latest release of UFO information, his study of alien abduction phenomena, and various luminaries in the UFO field. "It is definitely still going on," he said of alien abductions, noting the encounters of younger experiencers. As to why people are abducted, he referenced Dr. David Jacobs' more sinister views, though he offered a more hopeful perspective, quoting researcher Yvonne Smith: "I think it's an operation that ultimately is going to benefit both of us." He also mentioned Dr. Michael Masters' hypothesis that abductors could be future humans seeking genetic diversity to prevent extinction.
Regarding recent government disclosures on UFOs, Alioto expressed cautious optimism but skepticism about full transparency. He likened official releases to being "served potatoes and peas," while hoping for the "steak"--the more revealing evidence. He acknowledged that while military encounters have been partially validated, the more personal and invasive claims of abduction remain unconfirmed by authorities. He noted, "It's one thing to show footage... It's another to say that there is someone coming in at will that can basically abduct humans."
He praised ufologists like Stanton Friedman and Jacques Vallee, calling Vallee "one of the faces on a Mount Rushmore of ufologists," and reflected on the evolving theories about UFO origins --from extraterrestrial to interdimensional and temporal hypotheses. He concluded that the UFO narrative is ongoing: "One theory ends, and a new one begins... it could be that they've been here the whole time and they're in the oceans." Alioto announced that his next documentary will be about the late Harvard professor John Mack, who risked his professional reputation to investigate hundreds of accounts of people claiming to be abducted by extraterrestrials.
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In the latter half, Todd Elliott, an organic farmer, magical practitioner, earth worker, and astrologer, discussed the intersection of organic farming and esoteric traditions. He defined magic as "using processes that are not known by modern science... causing changes in reality and conformity with your will." He integrates this philosophy into farming by engaging in rituals that honor land spirits and deities, asking for their favor before planting his crops. Describing agrarian magic as one of the oldest branches of magic, he said it dates back 10,000 years, and emphasized its role in managing the inherent risks of farming.
Since 2018, he has integrated astrology into his work, viewing the universe as a single living organism in which everything is connected, so "it's not so hard to conceive of how the movements of the stars are connected with events in our lives here on the Earth." Characterizing his land as "very spiritually active," he recounted subtle, often hair-raising encounters with spirits he considers "neighbors" rather than bizarre phenomena. He regularly offers gifts to spirits and receives insights about the land's history and its former inhabitants.
Elliott detailed a unique connection to a 2,000-year-old Adena culture man, likely a shaman, whose remains were discovered in a mound nearby. His two front teeth had been removed, and in their place was what is called a "spatula," made out of the upper jaw of a wolf, suggesting shapeshifting abilities. "I feel like he comes to me sometimes when I sit out here at night, and I talk to him," he revealed. Practicing magic daily, Elliott said he uses divination to avoid unintended consequences, along with protective measures to keep negative entities at bay. He also described seeing unexplained lights in the sky over his land, which he considers to be possibly anomalous.
During the last half-hour, George featured an excerpt of his 2/17/15 interview with Wes Germer on the life-changing experience that he and his brother had when they were surrounded by a family of what they believe were Bigfoot/Sasquatch.
News segment guests: John M. Curtis, Catherine Austin Fitts